Wilderness Instructor Belt

[Philadelphia Patriot]

I'd like to pick up a Wilderness Instructor Belt to compliment my leather belt. I usually use a Jake Belt by Theis Holsters, and I love it. It supports my firearm(s) perfectly, and I highly recommend them.

That being said, I want to pick up a "nylon" type belt to have on hand too. The good thing about nylon is if I eat a little too much I can make a small adjustment while gaining comfort, yet keeping my firearm/holster perfectly secured. With a leather belt, I have to either remain slightly uncomfortable and keep the holster secured or loosen the belt one whole to gain comfort and lose some holster security.

That being said, I really like the Wilderness Instructor Belt. My question is should I go with 5 stitch or CSM/polymer insert? My EDC is a Glock 30S, but I'm also going to occasionally carry a Sig 229 in an OWB kydex holster. I also carry my 1911s every now and then. Is the 5 stitch good enough or should I definitely get CSM/polymer?

Thank you for your input.

 

[ContinentalOp]

I have the 1.5"/5-stitch Frequent Flyer belt, which is the same as the Instructor belt except for plastic rings, if I'm not mistaken.

I normally wear it with my 642, but I've worn it with a 3" 65 carried IWB. While it was ok, I would've preferred more support. I would've gone with the CSM model for a heavier gun, but I also prefer my 1.5" Beltman belt to the FF for support even when carrying my 642 so take it for what it's worth.

 

[JayCeeNC]

I've used a couple of Wilderness Instructor standard 5-stitch belts over the years.
At times I wore one 16-18 hours everyday for months at a time, and found them sufficient to carry anything from a Glock 19 to a full size Colt Government Model .45.
I can't imagine one with an insert doing any better job than the standard 5-stitch.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Been experimenting with the "Frequent Flyer" Belt for the past 6 months..... 1.5" 5 stitch.....

IWB with:
3913 or Beretta 92-M single stack & "under the belt" double mag pouch

6906 or Beretta Compact double stack..........

GTG ..... ordering a second in Coyote

Started a thead on these belts earlier this week...... scroll down \/ \/ \/

 

[Old Corp]

I've had excellent results with 5.11 belts for a 'non-leather' alternative.

 

[Maddog 521]

The 5 stitch is the way to go. I was in Phoenix a few weeks ago and stopped at the Wilderness shop. I had a belt that I bought years ago and it shrunk. I took the old buckle in and they sewed a new belt on. I saved $10 for supplying my old buckle. Great company.

 

[AZretired]

I have two 1 3/4" 5 stitch belts ( Tan & Black ) that I have used for years with a SIG P-220 and 4" K frames with no issues. Very comfortable and durable. Don't need the insert.